"Mike" wrote in message
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In fact .... come to think of it ... isn't an electric fuel pump
supposed
to be powered through an oil pressure switch or something?

Correct. The only time the fuel pump is supposed to operate is when there
is oil pressure, or the engine is cranking. It's pretty simple to figure
out why. That is unlike an automobile fuel pump that starts to do it's
thing when the key is simply switched on.

--Mike

"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"JimH" wrote in message
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Good idea. However, wouldn't an improperly seated or disengaged safety
lanyard clip result in no power to the engine, including to the starter?
ILUVMYBOAT stated that the starter engages and tries to turn over the
engine. Am I correct on this?


I don't know on I/O's. I know that on the outboards I've had, the
engine turns over, but because there is no ignition power, it won't
start.

In fact .... come to think of it ... isn't an electric fuel pump
supposed to be powered through an oil pressure switch or something?

It's been a while since I had an I/O.


Eisboch




Boat electric pumps also work for a short time when the ignition is turned
on. Just like a car.